Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Crime Statistics

This chart contains the number of reported crimes on campus required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act-Formerly known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990.

Nature of Complaint

Reported

2013

Reported

2014

Reported

2015

Aggravated Assault

3

4

0

Arson

0

0

0

Burglary

14

5

1

Criminal Sexual Conduct

7

14

11

Drug Laws

81

63

24

Liquor Law Violations

28

18

21

Auto Theft

2

0

1

Manslaughter

0

0

0

Murder

0

0

0

Robbery

0

0

0

Weapons Violation

0

0

0

Domestic Violence

n/a

4

8

Stalking

n/a

1

0

Dating Violence

n/a

0

1

** This amount reflects all degrees of criminal sexual conduct, 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd and 4th degree, not only "rape".Footnotes:
* Under this act, only aggravated assaults are recordable. An aggravated assault is "an unlawful attack by one person on another wherein the offender uses a weapon or displays it in a threatening manner, or the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, internal injuries, severe lacerations or loss of consciousness".

Jeanne Clery Disclosure Of Campus Security Policies And Campus Crime Statistics Act
Northern Michigan University's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by Northern Michigan University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.